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    FIRE SAFETY MANUAL
    FIRE SAFETY MANUAL
    FIRE SAFETY MANUAL
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    FIRE SAFETY MANUAL

    By Isaackson

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    This essential manual is necessary for Fire Marshal/Fire Warden classes and emergency preparedness. It is also a useful resource for anyone who wants to learn about fire safety at work or at home.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBlessing Isaackson
    Release dateMar 29, 2024
    ISBN9781738578122
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      FIRE SAFETY MANUAL - Isaackson

      FIRE SAFETY MANUAL

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      © Blessing Isaackson 2024

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in, or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise) without the prior written permission of the author of this book. The information presented in this book is accurate and current to the best of the authors’ knowledge. The authors and publisher, however, make no guarantee as to, and assume no responsibility for, the correctness, sufficiency or completeness of such information or recommendation.

      eBook ISBN: 978-1-7385781-2-2

      Paperback ISBN:978-1-7385781-3-9

      Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-7385781-4-6

      Table of Contents

      INTRODUCTION

      THE LAW

      CAUSES OF FIRE IN THE WORKPLACE

      THE FIRE TRIANGLE

      HOW FIRE SPREAD

      ACTION ON DISCOVERING A FIRE

      EVACUATION PLAN

      EVACUATING IN EMERGENCY

      EVACUATION CHAIRS

      CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE TACKLING THE FIRE

      FINANCIAL COSTS

      HUMAN COSTS OF FIRE

      STEPS NECESSARY TO PREVENT FIRE IN THE WORKPLACE

      CLASSES OF FIRE

      FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

      RISK ASSESSMENT

      For fire risk assessments, there are five steps that you need to take:

      Risk assessment

      ROLE OF THE FIRE WARDEN

      ROLE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL

      BURNS AND BURNS KIT

      INTRODUCTION

      Each year, there are approximately 22,000 fires in the workplace in the UK, and 1,000 require hospital treatment.

      On average, 350 people die every year in fire-related incidents.

      20 people die on average in fire-related incidents in the workplace.

      3200 people get injured in fire-related incidents.

      About 60% of businesses fail within 2 years of a fire incident in the workplace.

      THE LAW

      Previous legislation governing the management of fire in the workplace

      Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997

      The Fire Precautions Act 1971

      Current law

      The Regulatory Reform Order (RRO) (Fire Safety

      2005): Replace all other fire safety regulations.

      The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 came into force on January 23, 2023.

      The new regulations will improve cooperation and coordination between responsible persons (RPs).

      Increase requirements in relation to the recording and sharing of fire safety information.

      Make it easier for enforcement authorities to act against non-compliance.

      Ensure residents have access to comprehensive information about fire safety in their building.

      Other relevant legislation

      Health and Safety Act 1974

      Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999

      Effects of the Regulatory Reform Order 2005

      Stopped the issuing of fire certificates.

      Fire certificates issued under previous fire safety laws are no longer effective.

      Makes provision for the appointment of a responsible person.

      WHO IS A RESPONSIBLE PERSON UNDER THE REGULATORY REFORM ORDER (FIRE SAFETY) 2005

      You are the responsible person for fire safety if you are deemed to have control of the premises. For example, if you are an employer, The owner of the building. The responsible person needs eyes and ears on the ground.

      A fire marshal is an invaluable asset to keep a building and its occupants safe from fire.

      Good communication should be maintained between the responsible person and the fire marshals.

      Role of the Responsible Person

      Provide a risk assessment.

      Carry out the fire safety improvements indicated in the risk assessment.

      Inspect existing fire safety measures.

      Maintain a fire logbook.

      Fire safety measures are to be maintained.

      Employees are to be trained regularly on fire safety measures.

      CAUSES OF FIRE IN THE WORKPLACE

      Arson and vandalism

      This accounts for about 35% of fires.

      Usually, employees or past employees.

      Electrical faults and misuse

      Plug in multiple blocks.

      Extension leads.

      Smoking

      Reduced by no-smoking policies.

      Disposing of cigarette ends in metal bins.

      Heating Equipment: Portable and Fixed

      Flammable liquids and solids

      Unsafe storage

      Petroleum, oil, and lubricants

      Hot Work activities

      Contractors carrying out hot work activities should have the right fire extinguishers.

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